Transitional Housing Team Lead

Brandon University; Brandon; On-site; CAD 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused non-profit organization is seeking a Team Lead for its Transitional Housing and Healing Program in Brandon. This full-time role involves overseeing daily operations and staffing while delivering culturally grounded support for justice-involved residents. Candidates should possess relevant post-secondary education, supervisory experience, and crisis management skills. Salary is $74,000 annually, with additional benefits after probation. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups.

Benefits

Pension

Benefits after probation

Qualifications

• Requires supervisory experience and experience in residential or transitional housing settings.
• Must have a Manitoba class 4 or 5 driver's licence.
• Holds First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, NVCI certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and supervision of Transitional Housing staff.
• Manage facility routines and maintain communication with the Director.
• Handle administrative records and maintain resident ledgers.

Skills

Crisis management skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Risk/needs assessment skills

Software proficiency (HIFIS/OMS)

Knowledge of trauma-informed care

Understanding of Indigenous cultures

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Science or Leadership

Job description

John Howard Society of Brandon Posted: December 16, 2025
Expires: January 3, 2026

This role leads daily operations and staff at a new Transitional Housing and Healing Program in Brandon, ensuring culturally grounded, trauma‑informed support for justice‑involved residents while working under the supervision of the Director of Transitional Housing. It combines front‑line crisis leadership with substantial administrative, supervisory, and reporting responsibilities.

Role and organization

• The Team Lead manages operations and staffing for a new transitional housing and healing facility, helping develop the program and embed cultural values and practices into services for residents.
• The John Howard Society of Brandon is a non‑profit focused on restorative justice, addressing root causes of crime, and supporting justice‑involved people through trauma‑informed services.

Key responsibilities

• Oversees scheduling, supervision, performance evaluations, and administrative records for Transitional Housing staff, while maintaining communication with the Director and financial staff.
• Manages facility routines (inspections, drills, cleanliness), resident ledgers and billing, confidential participant files, and relationships with parole officers and community support agencies, plus other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills

• Requires post‑secondary education in Social Science or Leadership (or equivalent experience), plus supervisory experience, crisis management skills, and experience in residential or transitional housing settings, ideally with Corrections Service Canada.
• Needs strong communication, multitasking, risk/needs assessment skills, software proficiency (including HIFIS/OMS), and knowledge of trauma‑informed care, substance use and harm reduction, Indigenous cultures, and relevant legislation such as the TRC Calls to Action.

Certifications and requirements

• Must hold and maintain a Manitoba class 4 or 5 driver’s licence, First Aid/CPR, Mental Health First Aid, NVCI, and Enhanced Security Clearance.
• The position is full‑time (35 hours/week with on‑call rotation), pays $74,000 annually, and includes pension and benefits after probation.
• The agency encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous, racialized people, and people with disabilities, and asks candidates to self‑identify in the cover letter if they wish.
• Applicants should email a resume and cover letter referencing posting TH2026‑01 to [e-mail] ; only qualified candidates will be contacted